Monthly Archives: May 2012

One of the highlights of a trip to the Alhambra is going to the top of the Torre de la Vela (watchtower).  It is essentially the highest point in the entire complex and you get a fantastic view of Granada … Continue reading →

Our second day in Granada was consumed with seeing the star attraction…the Alhambra.  Only a limited number of tourists are allowed to visit the Alhambra each day and tickets go on sale up to a year in advance.  Due to … Continue reading →

Granada…I love this city. The rich bohemian vibe, bongo drums next to guitar players, harem pants-a-plenty, artists selling crafts on every corner – Granada inspires with an easy, cool, hip feel.  The University of Granada surely helps to keep the … Continue reading →

One of the major attractions in Seville is the Reales Alcazares de Sevilla (Royal Castle of Seville), located in the Plaza Del Triunfo adjacent to the Seville Cathedral.  The picture below is of the entrance to the castle…very cool entrance! … Continue reading →

Our arrival into Seville was a bit of shock. Our two days of relaxing exploration in quiet Cordoba was immediately contrasted by the quick pace of Seville. Due to the size and arrangement of monuments in Seville, we decided our best approach … Continue reading →

After visiting the Cordoba Cathedral, we basically just wandered around the streets looking at the sites. One stop we made was to  the Palacio de Viana to check out the 13 different patios they had to offer.  Although the flowers and … Continue reading →

One of our favorite things about Cordoba was waking up to the smell of flowering Orange trees.  They lined pretty much all of the streets in the old part of the city and were veeeerrrrry fragrant…mmmmm. Cordoba is full of … Continue reading →

Cordoba, where to begin? For starters, both Erik and I agree, it was one of our favorite spots in Spain. We stayed in the old city, where the surrounding wall used at one time for protection still exists in remarkable shape. … Continue reading →

A day trip to Toledo, Spain was next on the docket.  Only a 30 minute train ride from Madrid, it makes for a great escape from the city. A quaint Spanish city nestled into the hillside, Toledo is perfect for a single … Continue reading →

We woke up pretty early on our third day in Madrid because the guide books advise you to arrive early at the Museo del Prado, the main Spanish national art museum recognized as one of the world’s best museums. I … Continue reading →